Champions Counties Manukau are showing their opponents a clean
pair of heels in their defence of the NZ Women's National
Tournament title, but face an unexpected challenge over tomorrow's
final stages at Manurewa's Mountfort Park.

While Whangarei and Toll Stadium has been given the tick of
approval by New Zealand Rugby League, this November's test between
the Kiwis and Samoa may not be the end of international league in
the region.